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Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators Salary
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators earn a median $77,320 a year in the U.S., with 3,510 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $77,320 a year
- Employment
- 3,510
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +2.1%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 300
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $77,320 · $37.17 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $74,610 · $35.87 an hour (estimate error ±3.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $46,180 · $22.20 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $58,580 · $28.17 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $91,020 · $43.76 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $99,510 · $47.84 an hour
- Employment
- 3,510 (estimate error ±13.3%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover gases, such as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and natural gas.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 3,500
- Projected for 2035
- 3,600
- Change
- +100 (+2.1%)
- Openings each year
- 300
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Self-employed
- Not reported
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,350 | $82,120 |
| Pennsylvania | 300 | $60,170 |
| West Virginia | 200 | $65,050 |
| Oklahoma | 140 | $82,150 |
| Ohio | 120 | $85,930 |
| Washington | 120 | $57,500 |
| Montana | 100 | $83,750 |
| Alabama | 60 | $43,440 |
| Alaska | 60 | $106,440 |
| Louisiana | 60 | $79,970 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $79,720 | 100 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 100 | $79,720 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 60 | $61,190 |
| Charleston, WV | 30 | $73,080 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | Not reported | $90,730 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)2 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators pay by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators make?
- The median wage for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators in the U.S. is $77,320 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $58,580 and $91,020.
- Which state pays gas compressor and gas pumping station operators the most?
- Kansas has the highest median wage for this occupation at $107,730 a year.
- What is the job outlook for gas compressor and gas pumping station operators?
- BLS projects employment to grow 2.1% from 2025 to 2035, with about 300 openings each year on average.
- What education do gas compressor and gas pumping station operators need?
- The typical entry-level education is: high school diploma or equivalent.